The typical image associated with a huddle as fewer than 20 seconds remain on the clock includes a coach laying out the framework for the next few possessions on a dry-erase board.

In their series-extending 102-99 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, it was assumed the Denver Nuggets took that idea and made it more modern by using an assistant’s laptop as they clung to a 99-96 lead with 19.9 seconds left.

Nuggets coach George Karl said his team did not use a laptop on the bench during its Game 5 win over the Lakers. (AP Photo)

The Lakers were unhappy with the Nuggets’ alleged use of a laptop in the huddle, the Los Angeles Times reports. Nuggets coach George Karl said the team did not use a laptop in their Tuesday win. However, he did say his staff keeps a computer on hand.

"We have all of their end-of-game plays on a laptop," Karl said. "Now, we didn't use it last night. But you're allowed to have a laptop, according to what our memo said. You're allowed to bring scouting preparation information on a laptop."

Karl stated that the NBA allows teams to use a laptop on the bench as long as the information used is not from the game in progress, the Denver Post reports.

Still, Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri “worked to clarify the matter with the NBA [Wednesday] morning,” according to Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post. A Los Angeles Times report said the Nuggets could receive a fine up to $250,000 for the action.

But NBA Spokesman Tim Frank, speaking with Yahoo! Sports Wednesday, said it is “not against the rules” to use a laptop on the bench.

"It is permissible to use a laptop or tablet (i.e., iPad) for the purposes of accessing, using or presenting statistical and scouting information to players and coaches during games," Frank told Yahoo!Sports in an email Wednesday. "This can include video or photographs of prior games."